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    Flat Tire on Cessna. What did I do?

    Presuming the plane was a FBO rental, and they had to change the tire, did anyone tell you what the apparent cause of the flat was - e.g. 'scorched' flat spot, cut, obvious puncture? I agree with a number of posters who suggest that it may just have been end-of-life for that tire, possibly it...
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    Traveling for the check ride / DPE

    For my PPL check ride, I flew to an airport 61 miles from my home base. There were several examiners closer, but the Instructors in my Club, and the Chief Flight Instructor, preferred to send students pilots to this particular examiner (and one other), because a) he was familiar with our Club...
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    Engine failure

    Very interesting. We have never had an Idle Check as a part of any checklist (e.g. Normal Procedures) for any of our Club aircraft (C152s, PA28s, C172s, M20Js) in the 22 years I have been flying with our Club. Now, I am curious, and will ask our (long time) CFI and our A&P if there is a...
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    Where am I on the airport?

    I would know where you were from each of the examples you gave in your OP. So, I think you are doing fine. Like most pilots, I have small personal 'quirks' in the way I say things, but they are as much a matter of personal style as anything. For example, when I contact Ground after landing I...
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    How do you determine airworthiness?

    This is a GREAT question. At first glance, it appears to be amenable to a very simple ‘technical’ answer – 1. The aircraft must conform to its type design (TC); 2. The aircraft must be in a condition for safe operation. Yet, at the same time it incredibly challenging to answer, at least for me...
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    Choosing a CFI... old guy/gal or young guy/gal?

    Like most of the posters, I don't have a preference based on age. And, I cannot say that my preference is necessarily based on objective measures of experience or competence - the Instructors who appear to be comfortable and relaxed (not lackadaisical) are the ones that earn my trust, and they...
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    Controllers...what are your pet peeves?

    A question, for clarification. Many times, I listen to ATC for 30-60 seconds before my initial call. If the workload seems to be substantial, I will initially give only my type / tail number, then when the controller comes back, I give him my position and intentions (e.g. 'landing ABC') or...
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    Log books... old school, electronic, or both?

    Interesting a) initial question, and b) broader subsequent discussion of technology. First, as to the OP's question: I have regularly over the past 20+ years raised the same issue - I have a paper logbook, should I convert / switch to electronic? And, each time I go look at what is available...
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    Planning a fictitious XC...chime in

    OK, I'm a little late to the party. But, looking at the good feedback you've received, 3 thoughts come to mind. 1. I REALLY applaud the fact that you are thinking about flight planning early on, while you are still pre-solo. Your enthusiasm for learning to fly shows, and that is always...
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    A brush with the TSA today...

    Generally, my experiences with TSA people, as a passenger and as a pilot, have been very positive. But, I have a sneaking suspicion that TSA folks are even more wired now than ever before, after recent events in Europe. Having a flight bag and headsets is no longer an indicator that we are...
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